Program Overview
The Teaching English as a Second Language at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Edwardsville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Linguistics
- Language and Society
- Second Language Acquisition
- Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language
- TESL Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate School\xc2\xa0application\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0$40 fee
- Submission of all post-secondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor\'s degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA of 2.50
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- Three letters of recommendation
- A three to five page paper which explains how the applicant became interested in the field of TESL, what the applicant hopes to learn in the program and how that learning will help the applicant in a career.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University Edwardsville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, United States
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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